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Brian Cushing Is The DROY Hands Down

So that's 119 tackles which leads the AFC, 4 INTs, and 4 sacks on the season. Too bad he doesn't have eleven sacks.
 
mariowillshine15 said:
or 9 INTs. If he doesnt win the award it's BS.
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Byrd is on IR, he is missing the final two weeks of the season. I don't think he was a threat to take the award in the first place and I am confident he has no shot now. Matthews and Orakpo have legit cases but neither has been consistently as good as Cushing.
 
Cushing is legit in all categories, which is why I believe he deserves it. Matthews and Orakpo have the sacks, but not the tackles and/or picks Cush has. Byrd has more picks, but not the tackles and sacks. Cush is good at every category.
 
Sorry if someone has already posted this from Paul K's AFC South Blog...

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Brian Cushing's been a huge addition to the Texans and I’ve listened to opposing coaches, on and off the record, rave about him all season. He’s played like a veteran despite missing camp with a knee injury and sitting out a lot of practices during the season with a foot injury. He should win this because of how much impact he’s had for the Houston defense. I’ve been asked about [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=12714"]Jerraud Powers[/URL], who’s been quite good for what the Colts ask of a corner, but he’s not on par with Cushing. Buffalo’s [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=12613"]Jairus Byrd[/URL] will get votes for an excellent season with an NFL-high nine interceptions and [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=12439"]Brian Orakpo[/URL] is a strong candidate.
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No mention of Matthews :shrug:
 
Plus Cushing broke his pinkie finger yet he finished the game. Yup, he broke it. Cushing's a footballer, folks.
 
Right up there with Elvis Dumerville and Darrelle Rivas, Cushing is in contention for the best defensive player of the year, regardless of his rookie status.
 
NitroHonda said:
Plus Cushing broke his pinkie finger yet he finished the game. Yup, he broke it. Cushing's a footballer, folks.
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When the trainer told him it was broken, he responded: "You think I broke that? I think if I just drink some milk tonight I'll be alright."


Cushing has been amazing, I love the pick. His toughness and commitment is exactly what we need.
 
DROY is great and all........but to be quite honest.....he should be heading back to Miami for the PRO BOWL. Look at the stats, he is the best 4-3 outside linebacker in the NFL already.
 
He's unlike anyone the Texans have ever had, a difference-maker almost from the moment he stepped on the field. He's the whole package, a pass-rusher one moment, a run-stopper the next.

He does it all with speed and passion, making plays that win games as much as they fill up stat sheets. He's the guy the Texans hoped they were getting when they drafted Mario Williams
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Ohhhhh SNAP!

Sad but ultimately true. Williams is a good player, but he isn't a great player. Cush has had a greater impact in his rookie season then Mario has had during his entire career.

Keep it up Cush, you'll be great some day.

Cushing again shows he's aching to be a star in the NFL
 
Hagar said:
Ohhhhh SNAP!

Sad but ultimately true. Williams is a good player, but he isn't a great player. Cush has had a greater impact in his rookie season then Mario has had during his entire career.

Keep it up Cush, you'll be great some day.

Cushing again shows he's aching to be a star in the NFL
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thats not fair either though. linebackers are more produvtive by nature. mario's having a down year alright but he put plenty of pressure of henne yesterday yet never even showed up on the stat sheet
 
ObsiWan said:
I fear that O.D. got hurt too soon to be in the running.
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How about Mario? Now I know he does not have as many sacks as he had last season but he still has a chance for ten and he is near the top in every other stat. I am just wondering about him.
 
Mario's played hurt all season because of a bum shoulder. Something that he'll probably have to have surgery on after the season is over.

And does anyone know what the deal is with Cushing's foot?
 
I'm sorry but Cushing leads the AFC in tackles. You can say what you want about sacks not being so easy to get but when you have to cover the team's best TE along with slot receivers and you're able to get sacks, ints, and lead the team in tackles - screw sack numbers.

To me ints are worth double since it gives you posession of the ball. Ask any DC and they would say they'd rather get the ints vs. the sack any day.
 
Maddict5 said:
thats not fair either though. linebackers are more produvtive by nature. mario's having a down year alright but he put plenty of pressure of henne yesterday yet never even showed up on the stat sheet
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I don't disagree that linebackers have more opportunity to be productive. Let's put it this way, if you had the first pick in the draft and had to chose between Mario or Brian, which would you chose? I think the choice is obvious, Cushing.

He leads the team in tackles, interceptions and pass defenses. Cush is 3rd on the team in sacks behind Mario (8), Smith (4.5) with 4 sacks. On top of that, he's a vocal leader in the locker room.
 
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I think this past Miami game locked it up for Cushing.

He's a smart player. He knows which gaps to shoot, and knows where things are opening up.

He is the best defensive player on our team. Better than Mario. And only slightly better than DeMeco.

It's going to become Cushing's team next season, IMO.
 
GP said:
I think this past Miami game locked it up for Cushing.

He's a smart player. He knows which gaps to shoot, and knows where things are opening up.

He is the best defensive player on our team. Better than Mario. And only slightly better than DeMeco.

It's going to become Cushing's team next season, IMO.
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Just a question for you. Yes, he is better than Mario I agree. Do you know how much better since Mario has been playing hurt all season long?
 
GP said:
I think this past Miami game locked it up for Cushing.

He's a smart player. He knows which gaps to shoot, and knows where things are opening up.

He is the best defensive player on our team. Better than Mario. And only slightly better than DeMeco.

It's going to become Cushing's team next season, IMO.
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Better than D-Ryans? That's hogwash IMO. Sure Cush has gotten the attention by the sack and int numbers, but D-Ryans is a machine. The dude's every where on the field and there's hardly a play where he isn't getting up from the pile.

Cush is having a great rookie year, but I try not to put rooks up on a pedestal until they do it on a consistent basis.
 
HOU-TEX said:
Better than D-Ryans? That's hogwash IMO. Sure Cush has gotten the attention by the sack and int numbers, but D-Ryans is a machine. The dude's every where on the field and there's hardly a play where he isn't getting up from the pile.
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Yup, I think some people are taking DeMeco for granted. He is nails and a true sideline to sideline ILB. He should be in the pro-bowl but like AJ he is so quiet it hurts him.
 
infantrycak said:
Yup, I think some people are taking DeMeco for granted. He is nails and a true sideline to sideline ILB. He should be in the pro-bowl but like AJ he is so quiet it hurts him.
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He's a tackling machine. If he were a tad bit better in coverage he'd be dang near perfect.

Heck, this past game he was like a dart stopping Ricky a few times in the backfield. I'd be focused in on Ricky running the ball then D-Ryans would fly in and knock the crap out of him.

If we can get better in the back end, our D would have the potential to be a top 10. Watching Henne throw for 300+ wasn't impressive.
 
HOU-TEX said:
He's a tackling machine. If he were a tad bit better in coverage he'd be dang near perfect.

Heck, this past game he was like a dart stopping Ricky a few times in the backfield. I'd be focused in on Ricky running the ball then D-Ryans would fly in and knock the crap out of him.

If we can get better in the back end, our D would have the potential to be a top 10. Watching Henne throw for 300+ wasn't impressive.
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Watch the hit near the goal-line that takes Ricky out of the game. Clean hit but one of the most vicious I have ever seen. DeMeco's shoulder is made out of iron and shaped like a hammer.
 
DeMarCushPall said:
I voted too. One thing I don't understand though, how is it that Curtis Painter didn't get nominated for ROW? How can they overlook these numbers? 4/11 for 44yrds and 1 Int.
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Dont forget the fumble lost for a TD
 
Jackie Chiles said:
Watch the hit near the goal-line that takes Ricky out of the game. Clean hit but one of the most vicious I have ever seen. DeMeco's shoulder is made out of iron and shaped like a hammer.
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Yeah, that's one. The one I was refering to was when Ricky was sweeping towards the left, D-Ryans came in like a freakin missle and slobber-knocked him. Hits like those can easily get me partially woodified.

gary said:
No Ryans?
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It's aggravating to me, Gary. It seems as if the emergence of Cushing is causing people to vastly underrate D-Ryans. I love watching the both of them play, but D-Ryans is quite deserving of a Pro Bowl too.
 
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